The WFEA Morning Update

WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am

The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.

Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Thom Brueckner 05-15-24

Thom Brueckner, owner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, looks at recent economic data and concludes that inflationary federal spending is making another interest rate hike likely while not helping the economy.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

George Lawrence 05-14-24

George Lawrence, owner of the Red Arrow Diner, says all locations are back to being open 24 hours, and the biggest challenge in getting there has been the availability of staffing.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

Ted Kitchens 05-14-24

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens says the airport’s median price is now lower than Boston’s thanks to the addition of several discount regional airlines, and the travel options this summer are great, but book in advance to lock in the best rates.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

Barry Glennon 05-14-24

Barry Glennon, director of the state Bureau of Securities Regulation, warns of a new scam that promises returns for investing other people’s money.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

Thom Brueckner 05-14-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, explains the difference between corporate and independent financial advisors.

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Wayne Lesperance 05-13-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says campus activists shouldn’t disrupt graduation ceremonies or occupy sections of campus, and the unrest doesn’t bode well for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer.

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Jeff Jacoby 05-13-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says he’s glad Boston didn’t get the 2024 summer Olympics, and Kristi Noem’s VP aspirations have been taken out to a gravel pit and shot.

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Tom Raffio 05-13-24

Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses community involvement and leadership, New Hampshire’s shortage of dental hygienists & more.

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Sen. Daryl Abbas 05-13-24

Sen. Daryl Abbas says that if the House doesn’t approve the Senate’s version of a bill to create a legal cannabis market in New Hampshire, that’ll be on the House, not the Senate.

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Matt & Danielle Noyes 05-13-24

Meteorologists Matt & Danielle Noyes discuss their new weather app, 1 Degree Outside, why so many weather apps get the forecasts wrong, and why Matt still wears a suit during his forecasts.

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